Where does the Initial Management Training Program for a Baya Bar franchise take place?
Baya_Bar Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 7.1 Initial Management Training Program. Franchisee (specifically including all Franchisee's principals) and Franchisee's general manager shall attend and complete to Franchisor's sole and absolute satisfaction, Franchisor's initial management training program ("Initial Management Training Program") at least four (4) weeks (but no more than eight (8) weeks, prior to the opening of the Franchised Business. The Initial Management Training Program consists of a course conducted at Franchisor's headquarters and/or an affiliate-owned or franchised outlet. Franchisor reserves the right to designate an alternate location for the any component of the Initial Management Training Program. Franchisee must at all times during the term of this Agreement have principals who have successfully completed the Initial Management Training Program to Franchisor's sole and complete satisfaction. No charge shall be made for up to two (2) Principals and one (1) General Manager (as defined below) to take the Initial Management Training Program prior to opening the Franchised Business ("Initial Trainees"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Franchisee shall be required to pay all of the expenses of the Initial Trainees, including, without limitation, costs of travel, lodging, meals and wages.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 56)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Baya Bar's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Initial Management Training Program is held at Baya Bar's headquarters and/or at an affiliate-owned or franchised outlet. The training program is required for the franchisee's principals and general manager.
The Initial Management Training Program occurs at least four weeks, but no more than eight weeks, before the opening of the franchised business. Baya Bar also retains the right to designate an alternate location for any part of the Initial Management Training Program.
While there is no charge for up to two principals and one general manager to attend the Initial Management Training Program before opening the franchised business, the franchisee is responsible for covering all expenses for the initial trainees. These expenses include travel, lodging, meals, and wages. Baya Bar determines whether the initial trainees have satisfactorily completed the program and may terminate the Franchise Agreement if the training is not completed satisfactorily. If Baya Bar terminates the agreement, they will refund the Initial Fee, less costs and expenses associated with the execution of the agreement and training.